Fans of CS:GO are seeing the end of the painstaking wait for the game's highly anticipated next chapter, with Counter-Strike 2 now being made available for download. However, some players are experiencing issues with downloading the game, so let us help you to fix the .exe error when downloading CS2.
Many players are having issues completing the download, so we'll cover how to fix it.
For more on the game, check out whether you can customise your character in Counter-Strike 2. We've also got a look at how to remove bots, plus how to open the game's console.
How to fix the CS2.exe error in Counter-Strike 2
It appears that the long wait for Counter-Strike 2 is over, as the game's highly-anticipated update is now available to download. Unfortunately, it appears that a few players are experiencing a .exe error when trying to complete it.
While this is an unexpected and frustrating error to encounter, especially given how highly anticipated the Counter-Strike update is, it's fortunately a relatively simple fix. To correct the .exe error and complete your Counter-Strike 2 download, you'll need to follow these steps:
- Uninstall CS:GO/CS2
- Restart Steam
- Restart the CS2 download
Following this troubleshooting, you will be able to complete the 33 GB update and enjoy the next chapter in the CS franchise. Once the download is complete, you can jump straight into the game, with servers and matchmaking now live!
For more information on the game, the launch date, download details, and any other developments for Counter-Strike 2, keep an eye on our release hub for the game. As soon as any new information arises, you'll be the first to know!